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JOHN SLEEMAN SLEEMAN BREWERIES

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

G O L D, C R E A M A L E

2008 Canadian

Brewing Award

Sleeman Breweries Ltd.

Guelph, Ontario

1.800.268.8537

www.sleeman.com

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JOHN SLEEMAN

SLEEMAN BREWERIES

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

“I’ve watched the artists in thisbusiness – the brewers – literally put history back in a bottle.”John Sleeman never lacks for being colourful in his efforts topromote his family brew, but his inspiration is bred in the bone.Having just marked their 20-year anniversary, Sleeman’s brewinghistory actually stretches back to the mid-1800s. The companyflourished, particularly during Prohibition when they ran beer across the border and Al Capone would frequent Guelph to enjoy his favourite beer. Shut down by governmentregulators in 1933, who insisted they not operate for 50 years,the legendary recipe book and clear bottle design were held in safe keeping. Come 1986, John’s aunt revealed these familyartifacts and two years later, John Sleeman re-launched hisdistinctive bottle and brew to a new generation of admirers.

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JEFF ARNETTJACK DANIEL’S

MASTER DISTILLER

Jack Daniels Distillery

Lynchburg, Tennessee

www.jackdaniels.com

JEFF ARNETT

JACK DANIEL’S

MASTER DISTILLER

“It’s my job to see that nothing changes andthat we follow Mr. Jack’s guiding words of,every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can.”Jeff Arnett greets every day with the expectations of millionsresting on his shoulders – the expectation that he’ll still producethe world’s most famous Tennessee whiskey to its exactingstandards. That’s because Jeff is entrusted with making sure thesupplies of Jack Daniel’s continue to flow from this legendaryLynchburg, Tennessee distillery. As the seventh person to everhold the title of Master Distiller in this renowned company forJack Daniel’s (it bears pointing out, that’s since the mid-1850s),he oversees the entire whiskey-making process of milling,yeasting, fermentation, distillation, charcoal mellowing andmaturation. It’s a great responsibility, but Jeff’s got millions ofreasons to embrace the traditions and share the success.

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DARRYL BROOKER HILLEBRAND ESTATES WINERY

WINEMAKER

Hillebrand Estates Winery

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario

1.800.582.8412

www.hillebrand.com

DARRYL BROOKER

HILLEBRAND ESTATES WINERY

WINEMAKER

“I’m convinced that we’re on a pathto becoming one of the world’sgreatest wine producing regions.”An active member of the global village, Senior WinemakerDarryl Brooker’s decision to leave the comfortably warm climes of Australia for Niagara begs the simple question: why? Having arrived with a reputation for his award-winningwinemaking for Mountadam in Australia and Villa Maria in New Zealand, Darryl could not resist the challenges of makingexceptional wines in Niagara’s cooler climate. After all, he believes the greatest wines are produced within regionsknown for such conditions. Joining Hillebrand in 2005, he nowoversees the creation of premium varietals and signature blends.So if you’re still wondering why, pull the cork on a bottle ofHillebrand for the answer.

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JOY SPENCEAPPLETON ESTATE JAMAICA RUM

MASTER BLENDER

Appleton Estate Rum Tour

Siloah P.O., St. Elizabeth,

Jamaica, West Indies

www.appletonrum.ca

JOY SPENCE

APPLETON ESTATE JAMAICA RUM

MASTER BLENDER

“You must be a sensory expert, havecreative flair, a good understanding of the chemistry of the process, attention to detail and a passion for the art.”Picture a chemist’s lab and the grounds of Jamaica’s oldest and most storied sugar estate don’t typically come to mind. Yet for Joy Spence, this is where she devotes her career todeveloping outstanding rum and spirits for Appleton Estates. It was a love of chemistry that first brought her here in 1981 to work under the tutelage of Master Blender Owen Tulloch.Today she holds that position, and is the first woman in the industry to do so. Still inspired by the science and art ofblending new rums – including Appleton Estates Master BlenderLegacy Rum – Joy is particularly renowned for producing themuch coveted golden, aged rums.

G R A N D G O L D M E D A L

2008 Monde World

Selection of Spirits and

Liqueurs Competition

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MEET THE MAKER�IAN ROSS

WISER’S CANADIAN WHISKYMASTER DISTILLER

Wiser’s

www.wisers.ca

IAN ROSS

WISER’S CANADIAN WHISKY

MASTER DISTILLER

“Computers and technology may havechanged the world that J.P. Wiser knew,but it hasn’t changed his full-flavouredwhisky. We make it the same way he did.”For generations, Wiser’s has brought friends and family togetherto share in the taste of a classic Canadian whisky. It’s no surprisethen that a whisky first established in southeastern Ontario byJ.P. Wiser is now overseen by a Master Distiller who hails fromthe shores of Lake Superior in northwestern Ontario. Granted,his opinion may have a slight bias, but Ian Ross considers Wiser’san enduring tradition for Canadians, right alongside hockey,fishing and the social times that typically accompany chilly winternights. Indeed, the heritage of craftsmanship and quality thathas been an inherent part of the Wiser’s brand continues toinspire Ian and satisfy its admirers as it has for over 150 years.

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2 0 0 5 V O T E D B E S T

C A N A D I A N W H I S K Y

International Wine and

Spirit Competition

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ALLAN JACKSONJACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERY

WINEMAKER

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario

1.866.589.4637

www.jacksontriggswinery.com

ALLAN JACKSON

JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERY

WINEMAKER

“Working with Sauvignon Blanc is likeartwork; balancing the exciting complexityof the grapes while working with theminerality that is so typical of Niagara.”Any true wine lover will always consider themselves a student ofthe discipline, though for some students it definitely becomesmore of a scholarly pursuit. Such a case is Allan Jackson whosescientific research into improving Canadian table wines years ago enjoyed the support of the National Science and EngineeringResearch Council (NSERC) and culminated in his Ph.D. Today, asthe Vice-President of Research and Development, Allan continuesto delve into his fascination with viticulture and winemaking. He heads up the development of the celebrated VQA Proprietors’Selection series of wines, which finds him dedicating time tooperations in both the Niagara Peninsula and Okanagan Valley.

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RICCARDO PASQUAPASQUA WINERY

OWNER

Pasqua Winery

www.pasqua.it

RICCARDO PASQUA

PASQUA WINERY

OWNER

“Pinot Grigio evokes memories of our family summers enjoying a glass at picnics under the olive trees.”For three generations, the Pasqua family has been in the businessof producing wine and sharing the fruits of their success with an ever-growing, appreciative audience. As part of that thirdgeneration, head of sales and marketing for the company,Riccardo Pasqua, works in conjunction with brother Giovanni(oenologist) and sister Carlotta (public relations) to bring theirrenowned brand to the world. In carrying on the family legacy,he draws inspiration from his ancestry’s dreams and determination;their willingness to innovate and explore new vine cultivations,while always mindful of the need to balance those traditions andpassions with the need to expect excellence in all the produce.

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GORDON FULLERCREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY

BREWER

Creemore Springs Brewery

Creemore, Ontario

1.800.267.2240

www.creemoresprings.com

GORDON FULLER

CREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY

BREWER

“I started making beer before I was old enough to buy it.”Canvass a random number of brew masters and it’s likely thatmany of them started like Creemore Springs’ Gordon Fuller –brewing beer in buckets at home. By natural course, the bucketsget bigger and the beer gets better. Much better. For Gordon,he managed to secure a job as assistant brewer at Toronto’s firstbrew-pub, became Brew Master three months later, and soonchanged companies to oversee the launch of another brewingoperation. However, when the rural splendour of Creemore came calling, he didn’t hesitate to make the move. Today,credited with creating the renowned 10th anniversary UrBockand 20th year Traditional Pilsner, Gordon feels very much athome enjoying the practice of perfecting exceptional beers.

B E S T C A N A D I A N B E E R

Toronto Star Readers’ Choice

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RYAN JOHNSON PILSNER URQUELL

BRAND AMBASSADOR

Plzensky Prazdroj

Plzen, Czech Republic

420 377061 111

www.pilsnerurquell.com

RYAN JOHNSON

PILSNER URQUELL

BRAND AMBASSADOR

“Educating individuals on the intrinsicbeauty of the original and finestPilsner in the world is an honour.”For all those self-proclaimed beer aficionados who think they knowbeer, introducing Ryan Johnson, the US Brand Ambassador forPilsner Urquell. This is a man whose glass is definitely morethan half-full when it comes to beer smarts. Currently, Ryanfocuses on the marketing and sales side of the business, whichisn’t to say he hasn’t earned his credentials with the hands-onside of the industry. He’s been a brew master at six microbreweries,studied advanced sciences and fermentation, and designed thecurriculum for four levels of advanced beer training. And naturallyhe’s an enthusiast of homebrew, as the 400 beer recipes he’sproduced over the past 15-years would attest.

H I G H E S T R AT E D P I L S N E R

9 3 P O I N TS

2007 Beverage Tasting Institute

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PETER GAGO PENFOLDS WINERY

DAREN OWERS NUGAN ESTATE

PHILIP LAFFERJACOB’S CREEK

PETER GAGO

PENFOLDS WINERY

Peter Gago could have remained a science teacher – his careerprior to joining Penfolds 20-years ago. And in some ways hehas, but now he’s called Chief Winemaker and he inspires hisstudents today to explore and sample his remarkable red wines.

DAREN OWERS

NUGAN ESTATE

Appointed Nugan Estate’s Chief Winemaker at the tender age of 26, Daren Owers clearly earns his reputation as one ofAustralia’s exciting young winemakers. The accolades arealready substantial, but what’s really exciting is that he’s justgetting started.

PHILIP LAFFER

JACOB’S CREEK

A man who won Australia’s Winemaker of the Year in 2002,Philip Laffer is regarded for both his capacity to makeoutstanding wine while being a catalyst to enable the wines of Down Under reach a broader audience worldwide.

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TODD ZIEMANNWOODBRIDGE WINERY

JENNIFER WALLBAREFOOT CELLARS

DENNIS MARTINFETZER VINEYARDS

TODD ZIEMANN

WOODBRIDGE WINERY

Director of Winemaking at Woodbridge, Todd Ziemannembraces the traditions of small winery production, believingevery bottle should engage its audience with a wonderfulexperience. A longtime wine enthusiast, he constantly strivesto connect the discipline’s artistic elements with the necessaryscience involved with winemaking.

JENNIFER WALL

BAREFOOT CELLARS

Fortunately for wine lovers, Jennifer Wall chose to pursuewinemaking over medical school. As a trained biologist, hersteady climb within the vineyard to Lab Director and, eventually,Winemaker has certainly earned the healthy respect of theindustry and admirers alike.

DENNIS MARTIN

FETZER VINEYARDS

As Director of Winemaking and man responsible for creatingFetzer wines since 1990, Dennis Martin has nurtured a minimalistapproach to winemaking, never over-manipulating his vines whileletting the grapes express their natural character.

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JOHN K. HALLKITTLING RIDGE ESTATE WINES & SPIRITS

PROPRIETOR AND DISTILLER

Kittling Ridge Estate Wines & Spirits

Grimsby, Ontario

1.800.694.6798

www.fortycreekwhisky.com

JOHN K. HALL

KITTLING RIDGE ESTATE WINES & SPIRITS

PROPRIETOR AND DISTILLER

“My ultimate goal is to provide customers with a memorable tasteexperience and quality products they can’t find anywhere else.”It wasn’t always about whisky for John Hall. Far from it. As thevintner and owner of Kittling Ridge Estate, he built his reputationover 30 years by pursuing his first passion: wine. However, inlooking for a new challenge John didn’t have to stray far, as theallure of crafting whisky beckoned. In learning the art of distillingwhisky he drew on his wealth of knowledge while expanding hisseasoned palate and expert skills. Eleven years later, the successof the award-winning Forty Creek Barrel Select Whisky is testamentto this man’s enthusiasm and determination to produce a rich,resonant and distinctive Canadian whisky here in the shadow ofthe Niagara Escarpment.

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D O U B L E G O L D M E D A L

San Francisco World Spirits

Competition 2006

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DESMOND PAYNE BEEFEATER LONDON GIN

MASTER DISTILLER

Beefeater Distillery

London, England

0171 820 4200

www.beefeatergin.com

DESMOND PAYNE

BEEFEATER LONDON GIN

MASTER DISTILLER

“After forty years spent in the gin distilling art, I’m proud to be a custodianof this most enjoyable task.”For a spirit so firmly entrenched in the culture of England, gin demands the astute knowledge that only a Master Distillercan provide. Which is why Desmond Payne has been entrustedwith holding this position at the Beefeater Distillery since 1994.His credentials in the industry stretch back to working the winecellars at Harrods’ in the mid-1960s (and even picking grapes in Bordeaux prior to that), successfully passing his wine and spiritexams, and then developing his nosing and tasting skills in thewine, whisky and gin industries. Today, his approach to producingthis famed gin remains meticulous and the source of much pride.Clearly, tradition wouldn’t have it any other way.

D O U B L E G O L D

2008 San Francisco World

Spirits Competition

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